Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Experimentation Platform

DoorDash is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Experimentation Platform Team, which develops state-of-the-art platforms enabling various teams to design, configure, and analyze experiments. This role focuses on building and enhancing the experimentation configuration platform that handles impressive scale - 80M QPS with microsecond latency requirements. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make significant impacts on DoorDash's data-driven decision-making processes.

The role requires deep technical expertise in backend development, particularly in languages like Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, or Rust. You'll be working in a hybrid setting from one of several major tech hubs (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Seattle, or New York), collaborating with a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and product specialists.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $159,800 to $235,000 base salary, plus equity grants and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and generous parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on high-impact, technically challenging problems at scale while contributing to DoorDash's mission of empowering local economies.

The team has a strong track record of innovation, as evidenced by their published work on experimentation platforms and analysis systems. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning while working on systems that directly impact DoorDash's product development and business decisions.